Sunday, June 6, 2010

I saw this dish in the current issue of Martha Stewart Living & got right to it. I had everything I needed to make it in the house, plus, some basil in the garden. It's a heartier version of a simple frittata. The pasta also made it more kid-friendly.It was a snap to whip up & I would imagine it would be delicious with anything creative you could throw in there.

Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees & bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 7 ounces of dry penne pasta, according to the package instructions. You should end up with about 3 cups cooked. Drain the pasta & set aside.Next, into a mixing bowl, add 6 large eggs,a 1/2 cup milk, a 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, a 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & a 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.Whisk it all up.Chop up some fresh basil leaves {a 1/4 cup worth} & add it to the egg mixture,along with the cooked penne. Give it a stir.Heat a 10" skillet over medium heat & add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Swirl the oil around in the pan, to evenly coat the sides.Pour in the egg mixture & cook until the edges are beginning to set {about 2 minutes}. Transfer to the oven & bake until completely set {10-15 minutes}. Let cool slightly & invert onto a serving plate. Cut the frittata into wedges & serve garnished with chopped basil.

yes, i had. but, only because they have blown up all over tv commercials :) there music is perfect for that sort of thing. i agree, that they have that cash/carter sound. they remind me of the mamas & the papas too...the stuff i grew up on.glad you liked the frittata!